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• Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19Jose Mourinho has no intention of abandoning Vinicius Jr. despite the Real Madrid forward enduring his least productive start to a season since the COVID-19 pandemic.According to AS, Mourinho remains firmly behind the Brazilian and sees him as an important part of his plans.In fact, the manager is eager to find a way to bring the winger back to his best.Vinicius has scored only once in his opening eight matches,
  
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• Young forward Patton signs new Reading deal to 2028

  05-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean Patton made his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s in March [Getty Images]Young Reading forward Sean Patton has signed a new two-year contract to stay at the club through to 2028.The 20-year-old has made eight first-team appearances for Reading since joining the Royals' under-21s team from Derry City in 2025.He scored five goals in six games on loan at National League side Aldershot Town last campaign, before picking up an injury in pre-season this summer.Patton also made his debut
  
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• Copa del Rey first-round draw: many top-flight sides know rivals

  05-10-2026 14:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa del Rey first-round draw: many top-flight sides know rivalsThe Copa del Rey will soon get underway and, to that end, the first-round draw has been held.The teams that will play in the Spanish Super Cup will not be involved: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad.These were the results:UDS Salamanca, Auriense and Ribadesella have been drawn against three top-flight sides: Celta, Deportivo and Racing respectively.El Prat or San Rafael, Atlético Calatayud, A
  
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• 👑 Messi, all set for The Last Dance! But not without controversy... 😨

  05-10-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Messi, all set for The Last Dance! But not without controversy... 😨Lionel Messi’s last dance with Argentina will be at the Monumental, but not without controversy. Tomorrow night, more than 80,000 fans will say goodbye to Leo in his final match with the Selección, and tickets sold out in just two hours. A farewell coming more than 21 years after his debut against Hungary, in August 2005 in Budapest, which ended with a red card after just a handful of seconds.The sa
  
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• Barcelona superstar remains the footballer with the highest market value at €220 million

  05-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar remains the footballer with the highest market value at €220 millionLamine Yamal remains the most valuable footballer in the world after Transfermarkt’s latest market-value update, with the Barcelona superstar holding his €220 million valuation alongside Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe remains third at €200m, meaning there has been no change among the three most valuable players in the latest update.Yamal’s p
  
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• Arsenal summer signing scores 1st goal for England u17s

  05-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal summer signing scores 1st goal for England u17sArsenal’s Mylo Bernard put in an impressive performance and scored for the England u17s against Germany on Sunday, but his team ultimately slipped to defeat.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal’s youth summer centre-forward signing Mylo Bernard made his debut for the England u17s earlier in the international break, helping them to a win over Israel.Bernard had previously scored four and assisted two in just eight games for the England u1
  
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• Why Chelsea’s Malo Gusto missed out on France squad

  05-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Chelsea’s Malo Gusto missed out on France squadMalo Gusto (23), despite featuring for France during last summer’s FIFA World Cup, was entirely absent from Zinédine Zidane’s first squad. L’Équipe have now explained why. Gusto played in five of Les Bleus’ games at the World Cup and started in the third-place play-off against England. Despite being behind Barcelona’s Jules Koundé in the pecking order, he nonetheless played a role in what
  
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• The USMNT’s kids are thriving, and ‘they have a bit of swag to them’

  05-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cavan Sullivan’s first international goal was one to remember.Photograph: Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesFrom the outside, a moment like the one Cavan Sullivan produced on Saturday seemed to be pulled directly from dreamland. Turns out, it pretty much was.“I was amazed. I was excited,” the 17-year-old said of learning he’d start for the US men’s national team against Mexico, in what would become a 3-0 win. “I texted my family right after, and after lu
  
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• London City gelling, Man City flying - takeaways from WSL start

  05-10-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After five frantic weeks, the Women's Super League takes a two-week break, offering the perfect chance to take stock of a thrilling start to the season. Here are five key takeaways from the opening weeks.London City back up pre-season ambitionsAlexia Putellas (right) already has three WSL goals since joining London City from Barcelona [Getty Images]For the first time this decade, the established order of the WSL looks under threat.London City Lionesses and Tottenham have been bullish about climb
  
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• Duff set to be appointed Bradford boss

  05-10-2026 13:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Duff will take over at Bradford City from former Burnley team-mate Graham Alexander [Shutterstock]Bradford City are set to appoint former Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff as their new manager.The 48-year-old will replace Graham Alexander at Valley Parade after he left to take over at Championship side Preston North End.Duff, who has also had spells at Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea City and Huddersfield Town, was sacked by the Chairboys after a year in charge last month.The Bantam
  
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• Manchester City star talks about answers about return to former club

  05-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City star talks about answers about return to former clubIliman Ndiaye Hints at Marseille Return Amid Manchester City UncertaintyThere are moments in football when the noise around a club grows so loud that every passing comment, every sideways glance, every affectionate memory from a player suddenly carries extra weight. That is where Manchester City find themselves now, and that is why Iliman Ndiaye’s words about Marseille will echo far beyond an international break fixture.Th
  
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• Liverpool and Chelsea both keen on Premier League star

  05-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Chelsea both keen on Premier League starLiverpool explored Alex Scott move as Fabrizio Romano reveals summer contactLiverpool’s interest in Alex Scott has involved contact with people close to the Bournemouth midfielder, but Fabrizio Romano says the club did not submit a summer bid.Speaking in his latest YouTube update, the transfer reporter described a player who attracted attention from several leading clubs without Bournemouth being willing to negotiate his departure.For L
  
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• Gasperini discusses Cristante injury, Kone’s future and more

  05-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini discusses Cristante injury, Kone’s future and moreGian Piero Gasperini spoke to Sky Sport from Cascina Gilli and discussed his passion for wine and nature. “It’s a special place for me, an area whose hills I’ve always appreciated, and it’s my haven of peace. I come here to recharge and reconnect with nature, also taking advantage of my son’s passion.” Gasperini then went on to discuss the birth of “3-4-3,” the new wine launched by h
  
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• Ex-Swindon & Crawley striker McKirdy retires at 29

  05-10-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Swindon Town, Hibernian and Crawley Town striker Harry McKirdy has announced his retirement from professional football, at the age of 29.McKirdy was released by League Two side Crawley at the end of last season.Writing on his Instagram account, McKirdy said: "After 14 years in full-time football, it's time to call it a day."I never thought I'd pack it in so early but sitting here where I am, happy in life, great people around me... how could I possibly have any regrets?"McKirdy came throu
  
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• Conceicao sent off after being shown two yellow cards in 10 seconds for Portugal

  05-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conceicao sent off after being shown two yellow cards in 10 seconds for PortugalJuventus winger Francisco Conceicao was sent off after being shown two yellow cards within 10 seconds in the 86th minute, just as he was about to be substituted off, during Portugal’s Nations League victory over Norway on Sunday evening.Conceicao sent off for quickfire double yellow moments before substitutionConceicao had started in Portugal’s 2-1 victory against Norway in Porto on Sunday evening, helpin
  
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• ‘This is an evening I am very proud of’: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk enjoys 100th appearance for the Netherlands

  05-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘This is an evening I am very proud of’: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk enjoys 100th appearance for the NetherlandsIt was a special evening in Amsterdam for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. The former Celtic and Southampton defender celebrated 100 caps for the Dutch national team as the side won 2-1 against Serbia. Van Dijk, who is now 35, was given a chance to celebrate the achievement pre match and ran onto the pitch with his son. The Liverpool defender said to the media aft
  
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• ‘That was my mistake’: Xavi takes responsibility for Netherlands poor first half against Greece

  05-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘That was my mistake’: Xavi takes responsibility for Netherlands poor first half against GreeceThe Netherlands staged a second half comeback to earn a 2-2 draw in Athens last night. The side were 2-0 down at half-time, but rallied in the second 45 minutes to remain undefeated under new head coach Xavi. However, the former Barcelona midfielder was not happy with what he saw in the first 45, and took the blame for the performance. Speaking to the media after the game, Xavi said ‘
  
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• Erling Haaland injury update: Latest on Manchester City star ahead of huge game at Liverpool

  05-10-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Erling Haaland injury news is something Manchester City fans will be searching for ferociously over the next few days ahead of their massive game at Liverpool on Sunday. With City launching an appeal against their guilty verdict from an independent commission off the pitch, with the eyes of the world focused on their situation, on the pitch they've won five from five to start the Premier League season and are top of the table. But the last thing they wanted heading into this huge occa
  
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• Esposito given Italy no.9 shirt as squad numbers for Turkey confirmed

  05-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Esposito given Italy no.9 shirt as squad numbers for Turkey confirmedFrancesco Pio Esposito will wear the no.9 shirt for Italy in the absence of Moise Kean when the Azzurri take on Turkey in the Nations League on Monday evening: Check out the full list of squad numbers below!Italy are in Nations League action for the final time of the extra-long September-October international break on Monday evening, hosting Vincenzo Montella’s side at the Dall’Ara in Bologna at 19.45 BST.You can fo
  
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• Crewe win after six draws 'just what was needed'

  05-10-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All five of Jack Lankester's goals so far this season have come at Crewe Alexandra's Mornflake Stadium [Getty Images]Crewe Alexandra midfielder Jack Lankester says their 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers was exactly what was needed after a run of six straight draws in League Two.Having had to settle for single points against Port Vale, Walsall, York City, Colchester United, Shrewsbury Town and Rotherham United, the Alex returned to winning ways in style with a confident victory over the Gas.Lankester'
  
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• Arsenal star provides 4 assists in 4 games over international break

  05-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star provides 4 assists in 4 games over international breakMartin Odegaard racked up another assist for Norway on Sunday, but his team’s poor form continued with another defeat.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesAfter Norway’s international break started so well, with a 3-2 win over Denmark, things have really gone downhill over the remainder of the fortnight.The downturn began with a 2-1 defeat to Portugal on September 27th, which was followed by another 2-1 loss to Wales l
  
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• Real Madrid superstar expected to start vs Villarreal after returning to Spain to continue recovery

  05-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar expected to start vs Villarreal after returning to Spain to continue recoveryKylian Mbappe is already back in Madrid. The Real Madrid forward landed at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport this morning accompanied by his partner, Ester Exposito, at 11:16am, according to AS. Real Madrid were training at Valdebebas from 10:30 am, so it is clear that the Frenchman did not take part in that session.However, he is expected at Valdebebas later today to continue his recovery and r
  
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• Arsenal face four injury doubts against Leeds after England confirm Ezri Konsa setback

  05-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are facing injury worries over four key figures as they prepare to return to Premier League action against Leeds on Saturday.An extended international break has taken its toll on Mikel Arteta’s squad with Ezri Konsa the latest reason for the Arsenal manager to fret after the defender withdrew from the England squad.Declan Rice had already pulled out on international action to manage an injury of his own and a continuing heavy workload, while both Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis hav
  
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• Scouting of Manchester United star led to Liverpool unearthing star

  05-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scouting of Manchester United star led to Liverpool unearthing starJeremy Jacquet to Liverpool: Rising Star Already Earning Huge PraiseLiverpool’s recruitment team have built a reputation for moving early when elite talent emerges, and the story around Jeremy Jacquet suggests another smart piece of long-term planning. According to The Times, Jacquet “first appeared on Anfield club’s radar while they were tracking Leny Yoro in 2024” and that early interest now looks increa
  
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• Hojlund accuses Portugal coach of lack of fair play: ‘Didn’t want to look me in the eye’

  05-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hojlund accuses Portugal coach of lack of fair play: ‘Didn’t want to look me in the eye’Rasmus Hojlund has accused Portugal national team head coach Jorge Jesus of a ‘lack of fair play’ and has criticised him for ‘not looking me in the eyes’ following a heated post-match exchange in the Nations League.Hojlund comments on Jorge Jesus and Ronaldo incidents after Denmark 2-4 PortugalHojlund drew plenty of attention to himself when he pulled out Cristiano Ro
  
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• Former Italy boss linked with Manchester United position

  05-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Italy boss linked with Manchester United positionAntonio Conte Update: Manchester United Links Grow as Former Napoli Boss Enjoys His BreakAntonio Conte keeps getting dragged into every big managerial conversation, and that tells you two things. First, his reputation remains intact. Second, clubs with problems always look for the loudest available fixer. According to Football Italia, the former Napoli, Chelsea and Tottenham manager has again been linked with Manchester United and Juventus,
  
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• Barcelona midfield ace’s return to group training postponed to tomorrow

  05-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield ace’s return to group training postponed to tomorrowAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will have to wait another day before returning to training on the pitch with his teammates. The Dutchman had been scheduled to complete a large part of Monday’s session with the group, marking an important step in his recovery from his right knee injury.However, his return will not take place today for a reason completely unrelated to his physical conditi
  
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• Spalletti: ‘My son left Juventus because of me, I could never become a director’

  05-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘My son left Juventus because of me, I could never become a director’Luciano Spalletti has revealed why his son decided to leave Juventus after his appointment, has explained why he could never become a director after his coaching career comes to an end, and has described his time as the head coach of the Italy national team as ‘an incomplete experience’.The Juventus head coach spoke about his time with Juventus, Italy, Napoli and Roma in an in-depth interview
  
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• One Last Night at the Monumental: Messi’s Argentina Farewell vs. Benin With Serie A Stars In Attendance

  05-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One Last Night at the Monumental: Messi’s Argentina Farewell vs. Benin With Serie A Stars In AttendanceAll good things come to an end. Such is life and such is football. Lionel Messi has been the best footballer of his generation, and probably beyond that, with very few others standing on the same hill as him. Now we bid farewell to the GOAT, at least in international football. October 6th, 2026, will be the last time any of us can watch the diminutive Argentine in the La Albiceleste No. 1
  
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• A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future

  05-10-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This sign praising Cristiano Ronaldo and criticising Jorge Jesus was placed outside Benfica's stadium [EPA]As Lionel Messi prepares to get a hero's farewell for his successful international career, Cristiano Ronaldo's could have ended with him running down the tunnel at the final whistle of a game he did not play.After the World Cup, Argentina's Messi, 39, decided to retire from international football, while Ronaldo, 41, opted to play on for Portugal.Yet there is the possibility that Messi's Arg
  
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